January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
This is an excellent example of a hunting bag with its original raccoon head flap, which is also decorated with a pierced heart design on a red leather background. The bag measures about 9 - 1/2" by 8" and is complete with a diminutive 8 - 1/2" screw tip powder horn, which appears to be from Berks County, Pennsylvania. For a similar example see horn number nineteen on page 83 of "Pennsylvania Horns of the Trade" by Arthur J. Decamp. Also attached to the bag is a small hand forged belt ax with a blade on one end and a pole on the other. Complete with its original haft. The head measures 4 - 1/2" overall. Also included is a brass powder measure. CONDITION: Excellent, showing some light wear, and minor crazing to surface. Horn very good retaining a dark patina, complete with its original screw tip. Belt ax head retains a dark undisturbed patina. Powder measure retains a dark patina as well. A very scarce, high quality bag such as this is a rare and desirable encounter.